Name: Nature is Weird: A Zine-Making Workshop
Start: 2026-03-07T13:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-07T15:00:00-08:00
Location: This Space Belongs To You

March 2026
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers

March 5 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Online virtual event

The Working Mind is an evidence-based mental health course designed to drive culture change by helping people, teams, and organizations build mental health awareness and understanding, break down stigma, strengthen communication skills, and improve resilience. It is a mental health training program designed to imitate a change in how you think, feel, and act about Mental Health.

It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts.
Nurse on Campus

March 5 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Nurse on Campus

Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Drop-in and chat with our nurse on campus. No appointment needed to access this free service.
Foundations of Conflict Engagement (Level 1)

March 5 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Foundations of Conflict Engagement (Level 1)

UBC Okanagan 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Build confidence in navigating tough conversations with practical, repeatable tools. About the Program This hands-on training introduces practical tools for leading difficult conversations with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn to […]

$150
Thesis Defence: Examining End-user Perspectives and Usability of Online Resources for Parents of Autistic Children to Support Safe Recreation

March 5 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Rashid Bawumia Ali will defend their thesis.
Statistical Fundamentals (7 of 8): ANOVA and Blocking

March 5 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Statistical Fundamentals: A Visual Approach Workshop Series

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada +1 more

This session will introduce participants to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), a statistical method used for comparing the means of three or more groups.

Free
Writing the Academic CV

March 5 at 12:00 pm Career readiness info sessions

Online virtual event

Whether you're gearing up for graduate school applications, navigating the academic realm, or preparing for the job market, this online workshop is your key to building a successful CV.

Free
Creating Accessible OER and Course Materials

March 5 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Open Education Week

Online virtual event

Join us for a workshop about how to design or adapt OER and other learning materials so they are more accessible for all learners.

Free
Dietitian on Campus

March 5 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dietitian Drop-In

University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Have questions about food, nutrition, or eating well as a student? Our Dietitian on Campus can help!
Naloxone Training

March 5 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Naloxone Training

Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Learn how to identify an overdose, how to administer naloxone, and get your own free naloxone kit! It only takes 10 minutes to learn how to save a life.
Disability Justice in Community Engagement and Participatory Research: Part 2

March 5 at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Research Excellence Workshop Leader Initiative (REWLI)

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada +1 more

In this workshop, participants are invited to explore how to practically and creatively incorporate disability justice principles in participatory and community-engaged research.

Free
Community Cooking Classes

March 5 at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Community Cooking Classes

University Centre (UNC) - Picnic 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us for a fun, hands-on food skills workshop where students come together to cook, eat, and connect.
YMind: Learn to manage stress

March 5 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Y Mind

Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Y Mind is a series of seven weekly, supportive group sessions that help you learn tools to manage your stress and anxiety. Led by mental health practitioners, this program guides […]
Unsettling Caste, Power and Belonging on Stolen Land

March 5 at 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us for a conversation on caste, settlement, and solidarity between South Asian and Indigenous communities.
Inspired Word Cafe Spoken Word Sesh feat. shayna-adjowa jones

March 5 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

BNA Brewing Co. 1250 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us for an evening of poetry, prose, and music at Hello Darlin’!
Enhancing Student Learning through Open Assignments

March 6 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Education Week

Online virtual event

This session will explore practical approaches to using blogs and wikis for open assignments including best practices for course and project organization and enabling student collaboration.

Free
Colour me Silly

March 6 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join the Collegia Assistants in the Global Collegium for a fun, stress-free painting activity. Brushes, paint, canvases, and tote bags will be supplied. Just bring yourself and your creativity!
IdeaFest: Why Horizontal Organizations Don’t Fall Flat

March 6 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

IdeaFest is a dynamic series of events designed to ignite creativity and drive innovation. This engaging forum brings together students, faculty and industry leaders to explore groundbreaking ideas and advancements. […]
It’s Creative, It’s Critical—FCCS Research Series

March 6 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm FCCS Research Series

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This series is a a chance to hear about current research projects from faculty and graduate students in FCCS.
Inspired Word Cafe: Many Tongues Multilingual Open Mic

March 6 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join Inspired Word Café at UBC Okanagan for a plurilingual night of music, storytelling, and poetry!
An Introduction to Publishing a Book with Pressbooks

March 6 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Open Education Week

Online virtual event

Whether you are looking for training for yourself or your research assistants, this training will cover the basics of how to use Pressbooks to create and enhance content.

Free
B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session

Featured March 6 at 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Spend time with therapy dogs, reduce your stress, and meet others from UBC Okanagan.
Fire Ecologies: Film Screening Double Feature

March 6 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kelowna Innovation Centre 460 Doyle Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Double-feature film screening at the Innovation Centre downtown as part of the IWC New Leaves Festival.
SilverStar Ski Day

March 7 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SilverStar Ski Day

SilverStar Mountain Resort 123 Shortt Street, Silver Star Mountain, BC, Canada

Enjoy a fun day on the hill with UBCO Recreation at a discounted price! Shuttles will be available to get to the hill. More info here
2026 UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference

Featured March 7 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

UBC Okanagan 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference (ISHC) brings together students from across UBC Okanagan to showcase their health science research and public health experiences at an engaging presentation event.
Nature is Weird: A Zine-Making Workshop

March 7 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This Space Belongs To You 541 Bernard Ave #103, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Zine-making workshop led by feminist writer and researcher Astrida Neimanis

March 2026

The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers

Nurse on Campus

Foundations of Conflict Engagement (Level 1)

Statistical Fundamentals (7 of 8): ANOVA and Blocking

Writing the Academic CV

Creating Accessible OER and Course Materials

Dietitian on Campus

Naloxone Training

Disability Justice in Community Engagement and Participatory Research: Part 2

Community Cooking Classes

YMind: Learn to manage stress

Unsettling Caste, Power and Belonging on Stolen Land

Inspired Word Cafe Spoken Word Sesh feat. shayna-adjowa jones

Enhancing Student Learning through Open Assignments

Colour me Silly

IdeaFest: Why Horizontal Organizations Don’t Fall Flat

It’s Creative, It’s Critical—FCCS Research Series

Inspired Word Cafe: Many Tongues Multilingual Open Mic

An Introduction to Publishing a Book with Pressbooks

B.A.R.K. Drop-in Session

Fire Ecologies: Film Screening Double Feature

SilverStar Ski Day

2026 UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference

Nature is Weird: A Zine-Making Workshop

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